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Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) has introduced AppleCare One, a comprehensive device protection plan priced at $19.99 per month that covers up to three Apple devices. The new plan, launching tomorrow across the U.S., allows customers to add additional devices for $5.99 per month each.

AppleCare One combines all AppleCare+ benefits, including unlimited accident repairs, 24/7 priority support, and battery coverage. The plan newly extends theft and loss protection to iPad and Apple Watch, beyond just iPhone. Notably, customers can add eligible devices up to four years old after a condition verification, significantly extending the previous 60-day window for AppleCare+ enrollment.

The plan offers potential savings of up to $11 monthly compared to individual AppleCare+ plans and features automatic device transitions during trade-ins.

Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) has announced its expansion into Saudi Arabia with the launch of the Apple Store online and Apple Store app, offering Arabic language support for the first time. The digital store provides Saudi customers access to Apple's complete product lineup with personalized shopping experiences, including configure-to-order options for Mac and free Arabic/English engraving services.

The company also revealed plans to open several flagship Apple Store locations in Saudi Arabia starting in 2026, including an iconic retail store in Diriyah, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Customers can benefit from flexible payment options through Tamara's Buy Now Pay Later service, Apple Trade In program, and AppleCare+ support services. Additionally, educational pricing is available for students and teachers.

Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) has achieved a historic milestone with 81 Emmy Award nominations across 14 original titles for the 77th Emmy Awards. The company's hit series "Severance" leads with 27 nominations, while "The Studio" makes history as the most-nominated freshman comedy with 23 nominations.

Apple TV+ becomes the only network with multiple nominations in both Outstanding Comedy and Drama series categories. The company secured the most acting nominations of any network this year with 31 performance nods. Notable nominations include Outstanding Drama Series for "Severance" and "Slow Horses," Outstanding Comedy Series for "The Studio" and "Shrinking," and Apple's first-ever Outstanding Television Movie nomination for "The Gorge."

Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) has announced a groundbreaking $500 million commitment with MP Materials to strengthen its U.S. supply chain for rare earth magnets. The partnership includes establishing new manufacturing lines at MP Materials' Independence facility in Fort Worth, Texas, and developing a state-of-the-art recycling facility in Mountain Pass, California.

The collaboration will focus on producing American-made rare earth magnets for Apple products and implementing innovative recycling technologies. The initiative will create dozens of new jobs in advanced manufacturing and R&D, while providing extensive workforce training. This commitment is part of Apple's larger pledge to invest over $500 billion in the U.S. economy over the next four years.

Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) announced a significant leadership transition as Chief Operating Officer Jeff Williams will hand over his role to Sabih Khan, the company's current Senior Vice President of Operations, later this month. Williams, who has been with Apple for 27 years, will continue reporting to CEO Tim Cook and oversee the design team and Apple Watch along with Health initiatives until his retirement later this year.

Khan, a 30-year Apple veteran who joined the executive team in 2019, has been managing Apple's global supply chain for the past six years. Under his leadership, Apple has reduced its carbon footprint by over 60% and expanded its manufacturing presence across the United States, China, India, Japan, and Southeast Asia.

Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) commemorates Apple Music's 10th anniversary with the launch of a new state-of-the-art studio space in Los Angeles. The three-story, 15,000-square-foot creative facility is designed to enhance artist-driven content creation and fan engagement.

The new studio complex features advanced radio studios with Spatial Audio capabilities, a 4,000-square-foot soundstage, dedicated mixing rooms, and various production facilities. This Los Angeles hub will join Apple Music's global network of creative centers in New York, Tokyo, Berlin, Paris, and Nashville.

To celebrate the milestone, Apple Music Radio will host special programming on June 30, 2025, including "Don't Be Boring: The Birth of Apple Music Radio" and a special eight-hour broadcast event. The service will also release its top 500 most-streamed songs countdown and introduce "Replay All Time," allowing subscribers to access their most-played songs since joining the platform.

Apple announced significant enhancements to its developer tools and technologies, introducing new features across its platforms. Key announcements include access to on-device Apple Intelligence model, integration of large language models like ChatGPT in Xcode 26, and a new software design called Liquid Glass. The Foundation Models framework enables AI capabilities with just three lines of code, while maintaining user privacy and offline functionality. Xcode 26 now features enhanced coding tools, improved navigation, and voice control support. Additional updates include App Intents with visual intelligence support, Swift 6.2 improvements, new game development tools including Metal 4 and Game Porting Toolkit 3, and enhanced App Store features including Accessibility Nutrition Labels. The update supports multiple languages and will be available for testing through the Apple Developer Program.

Apple unveiled iPadOS 26, its most significant iPad operating system update to date, featuring a new Liquid Glass design and advanced windowing system. The update introduces powerful features including Live Translation for multilingual communication, enhanced file management with a redesigned Files app, and the new Preview app for PDF editing. Notable additions include Apple Intelligence capabilities with Genmoji and Image Playground, Background Tasks for intensive processes, improved audio controls, and the Journal app. The system brings new gaming features through Apple Games, enhanced Messages with conversation backgrounds and polls, and the Phone app to iPad. iPadOS 26 will be available as a free update this fall for compatible iPads, with developer beta available now and public beta next month.

Apple announced significant enhancements to Apple Intelligence across its device ecosystem, introducing features like Live Translation, improved visual intelligence, and creative tools like Image Playground and Genmoji. The company is notably opening access to its on-device foundation model for developers, enabling them to build AI-powered experiences that are both powerful and privacy-focused. Key features include Live Translation for real-time communication across languages, enhanced visual intelligence for screen content analysis, Workout Buddy for personalized fitness insights on Apple Watch, and intelligent Shortcuts integration. The update will be available this fall for supported devices, expanding to eight new languages by year-end. Apple emphasizes privacy through on-device processing and Private Cloud Compute, maintaining user data security without cloud storage.